FDC Evidence Collection & Preservation

Question 1

What is the first step in evidence collection?

Accepted Answer

Secure the crime scene

Answer

Collect evidence immediately

Answer

Transport evidence

Answer

Analyze evidence

Question 2

Why is proper packaging important for evidence preservation?

Accepted Answer

Prevent degradation and contamination

Answer

Make evidence visible

Answer

Increase handling time

Answer

Ignore sample integrity

Question 3

What is chain of custody in evidence handling?

Accepted Answer

Documented evidence control

Answer

Evidence destruction

Answer

Ignore evidence handling

Answer

Unauthorized access

Question 4

Which material is best for collecting biological evidence?

Accepted Answer

Cotton swabs

Answer

Metal tweezers

Answer

Plastic bags

Answer

Paper clips

Question 5

Why should evidence be stored in breathable containers?

Accepted Answer

Prevent mold and degradation

Answer

Increase contamination

Answer

Make packaging cheaper

Answer

Ignore preservation

Question 6

What is the purpose of labeling evidence containers?

Accepted Answer

Accurate identification and tracking

Answer

Confuse investigators

Answer

Ignore chain of custody

Answer

Speed up disposal

Question 7

How should evidence be transported to the lab?

Accepted Answer

Secure, contamination-free transport

Answer

Open containers

Answer

Ignore handling procedures

Answer

Mix evidence types

Question 8

Why is minimizing contamination important during collection?

Accepted Answer

Maintain integrity and accuracy

Answer

Speed collection

Answer

Ignore procedures

Answer

Increase errors

Question 9

What documentation is essential when collecting evidence?

Accepted Answer

Date, time, collector, description

Answer

Only description

Answer

Ignore documentation

Answer

Use fake names